163 of 1978 - Amending Sections 5-2-1, 25-2-1, 25-2-3, and adding Title 10 establishing the Department of Developm ROLLCALL 34
/ VOTING Aye Nay Salt Lake City,Utah, November 1 19 78
W.Chairman ....
I move that the Ordinanc ed.
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Result AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Section 5-2-1 of the Revised Ordinances
of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to department organization;
AMENDING Sections 25-2-1 and 25-2-3 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt
Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to officers and employees; and ADDING
a new Title 10 to the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah,
1965, to be entitled "Department of Development Services".
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City,
Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 5-2-1 of the Revised Ordinances of
Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to department organization,
be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows:
Sec. 5-2-1. Department, divisions. There is hereby esta-
blished in the Department of Development Services, a subordinate
Department of Public Planning and Development Services, a Depart-
ment of Building and Housing Services to be under the supervision
of the Director of the Department of Building and Housing Ser-
vices, hereafter referred to as director, which department shall
be divided into the following divisions:
Division of Building Inspection and Services.
Division of Housing Inspection and Services.
SECTION 2. That Sections 25-2-1 and 25-2-3 of the Revised Ordin-
ances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to officers and employees,
be, and the same hereby are, amended as follows:
Sec. 25-2-1. Department of Public Planning and Development.
There are hereby created and established within the Department of
Public Planning and Development the following offices, and the
Board of Commissioners may appoint competent officers thereto:
(1) Superintendent of Parks and Public Property
(2) Director of Airports
(3) Director, Development Services.
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Sec. 25-2-3. Department of Public Works. There are hereby
created and established within the Department of Public Works
the following offices, and the Board of Commissioners may appoint
competent officers thereto:
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(1) Public Works Director
(2) Transportation Engineer
(3) Superintendent of Streets Maintenance
SECTION 3. That the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah,
1965, be, and the same hereby are, amended by ADDING a new Title 10
thereto to be entitled "Department of Development Services".
Title 10
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Chapters:
1. General Scope
2. Organization
3. Separability
Chapter 1
GENERAL SCOPE
Sections:
10-1-1. Administration.
10-1-2. Purpose.
10-1-3. Function.
Sec. 10-1-1. Administration. This title establishes the
duties of the department of development services.
Sec. 10-1-2. Purpose. The department of development services
is established for the purpose of promoting the health, safety,
morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present
and future inhabitants of Salt Lake City, including among other
things, the lessening of congestion in the streets or roads,
securing safety from fire and other dangers, providing minimum
standards and practical safeguards against threats to life and
limb, influencing details of the design, construction, alteration,
occupancy, use, repair, and maintenance of buildings, structures,
and certain equipment therein, providing adequate light and air,
classification of land uses and distribution of land development
and utilization, protection of the tax base, securing economy
in governmental expenditures, fostering the city's industrial,
business, and residential development, providing residential
rehabilitation, energy conservation programs, land acquisition,
relocation and general administrative services.
Sec. 10-1-3. Function. The department shall provide general
administrative services to supervise, coordinate, and adminis-
ter activities of the Planning and Zoning, Department of Building
and Housing Services, Redevelopment Agency, and shall perform
all of the functions and have all of the powers of and conferred
on the Director of the Department of Development Services by the
ordinances of Salt Lake City.
Chapter 2
ORGANIZATION
Sections:
10-2-1. Department.
10-2-2. Director and assistants.
10-2-3. Duties of director.
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10-2-4. Delegation by director.
10-2-5. Allowances for exception to title.
10-2-6. Personal liability.
10-2-7. Books, paper, equipment.
10-2-8. Services.
Sec. 10-2-1. Department. There is hereby established in the
Department of Public Planning and Development, a Department
of Development Services to be under the supervision of the
Director of the Department of Development Services, hereafter
referred to as director, which department shall coordinate, admin-
istrate, supervise the following departments:
Department of Building and Housing Services
Planning and Zoning
Public Property,Redevelopment Agency
Sec. 10-2-2. Director and assistants. The Board of Commis-
sioners of Salt Lake City, upon the recommendation of the Commis-
sioner of Public Planning and Development, shall employ a qualified
director, and such other assistants and clerks as the exigencies
of the work of the said Department of Development Services may
from time to time require at such compensation and for such periods
of time the Board of Commissioners may deem proper.
Sec. 10-2-3. Duties of director. The director shall maintain
public office hours necessary to efficiently administer the pro-
visions of this and related titles and amendments thereto and
shall perform the following duties:
(1) Review, plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, and direct
the activities of the Department of Planning and Zoning, the
Department of Building and Housing, the Redevelopment Agency,
a municipal agency of the State of Utah organized pursuant to
Sec. 11-19-1 et seq. of Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended,
within the policies of the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors,
the Salt Lake City Planning and Zoning Commission, Salt Lake
City Board of Adjustment, Salt Lake City Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board, Salt Lake City Board of Appeals and Examiners,
the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City and within limita-
tions imposed by the ordinances of Salt Lake City and the Utah
Code Annotated.
(2) Meet with various public and private groups and individuals
regarding complaints and plans for major building and development
projects and the effect of present and future building, housing,
planning, zoning, and redevelopment requirements, and solve pro-
blems in accordance with established rules and policies.
(3) Attend the Salt Lake City Planning Commission, the Salt
Lake City Board of Adjustment, the Salt Lake City Redevelopment
Agency Board of Directors, the Salt Lake City Board of Appeals
and Examiners, the Salt Lake City Housing Advisory and Appeals
Board, and the Board of Commissioners.
(4) Develop and manage the functions and operational proce-
dures of the Department of Development Services.
(5) Prepare regular reports for the Commissioner of the De-
partment of Public Planning and Development reflecting the current
activity and status of the Department of Development Services,
including the Department of Building and Housing Services, Planning
and Zoning, and the Redevelopment Agency.
(6) Prepare a yearly operational budget for the department
and submit it to the proper authority for approval. Oversee
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the expenditure of funds budgeted for the department administered
by the director.
(7) Perform other related duties as required.
Sec. 10-2-4. Delegation by director. The director may dele-
gate any of his powers or duties to the Planning Director, the
Redevelopment Agency Director, the Director of Building and
Housing Services, or other assistants.
Sec. 10-2-5. Allowances for exception to title. Where condi-
tions are extremely adverse to full compliance with the regula-
tions of this and related titles, the Director of Development
Services may grant special permission in writing to deviate from
the regulations, provided that in the judgment of the director
such deviation does not create an unsanitary or unsafe condition,
and further provided the deviation is submitted for review in
writing to the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City.
Sec. 10-2-6. Personal liability. The director, or his assis-
tants, when acting for the city in good faith and without malice
in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself
liable personally and he is hereby relieved from all personal
liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property
as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omis-
sion in the discharge of his duties.
Sec. 10-2-7. Books, paper, equipment. The city shall provide
such instruments, books, papers, and equipment as shall be
necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the members
of the department. The director shall have charge and control
of the books, instruments, papers, and equipment used and employed
in his department and shall deliver the same to his successor
in office.
Sec. 10-2-8. Services. The Department of Development Services,
under the direction of a Director of Development Services, shall
provide administration of laws, regulations, and rules governing
zoning and subdivision control, land use planning, housing ser-
vices, including building inspection, redevelopment activities,
economic promotion and development, capital improvement, planning
assistance, and review, and citizen participation.
Chapter 3
SEPARABILITY
Sections:
10-3-1. Separability.
10-3-2. Conflicting provisions.
Sec. 10-3-1. Separability. The invalidity of any section,
clause, sentence, or provision of this title shall not affect
the validity of any other part thereof which can be given effect
without such invalid part or parts.
Sec. 10-3-2. Conflicting provisions. Wherever conflicting
provisions or requirements occur, the most restrictive provisions
or requirements shall govern.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its
first publication.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this 1st day of November , 1978.
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GIG !/• tje:);24-Pt....CITY RECORD
(SEAL)
BILL NO. 163 of 1978
Published November 8, 1978
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ADM.the
Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF UTAH,
ss.
County of Salt Lake
AN ORDINANCE Shana Do Conaty
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Section 5-2-1 of the Revised
Ordinances or Salt Lake City,Utall.1965,relating to depa�t)nent
organization; AMENDING Sections 152-I an 25-2-3 O the
Revised leers Ordinance,of Salt Lake City,Utah,1965,relating to
Revises d emcesof c' d ADDING a , Title e0 to the
off leers oentofDevofpm Lakevicesuian",�965,1°tie«nflned Being first duly sworn,deposes and says that he is legal
"Department imam of Development Board
of cos".
Be n ordained by me Board°' °°'n,iaslenes 9f Salt Lake advertisingclerk of the DESERET NEWS, a daily
City,Utah English
1,That Section 5-2-1 of the Revised Ordinances of (except Sunday) newspaper printed in the English
Salt Lake City,Utah,1965,relating to department organization,
be,
s 5-2-1.Department, i°o ssThe°esis hereby tale language with general circulation in Utah, and
Delppaartmetnt ofpPucnc"PirDevelopment
ing and o Services,
ices,a published in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, in the
Department
of off the Director of of"Ire'Oaeartmlent to
Buiim under State of Utah.
Housing Services, hereafter referred to as director,which
department shall be divided into the following divisions:
Division of Housing
Inspectilon and on and Services.
SECTION 2.That Sections 2b-21 and 252-3 or the Revised
That the legal notice of Which$copy iS attached hereto
Ordinances of Salt Lake City,lltah,1965,relating to officers and
employees,be,and the same hereby are,amended as follows-
Sec 25-2-i-Department of Public Planning d Develop.
tit.There hereby seated a n a tamisheth within the Pub notice to amend an ordinance relating to
'Department ent of Public Planning and Development the following
'offl a and the Board of Cornmissiormrs may appoint competent
officers thereto:
(2)Superintendent
irecia anirrpo Parks and Public Properly rts department organization
!I/Directorp ,,Development Services
rested clod established
witht in thet De epartment of Pure blic Works
the following,offices,and file Board of Commissioners may
appoint competent officers thereto:
(`11 Puhl a Works Director
2i Traneoertatlon Enuineer
3)Superintendent of Streets Maintenance
SECTION 3.That the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City.
Utah,1965 he,and the same hereby are,amended by ADDING n
Sew Title 10 thereto to be entitled"Department of Development
rvices".
Title 10
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMCNT SERVICES
I.Deno al scopeNov, II 1978
2.organization was published in said newspaper on ,
3.SeParabl Illy
Chapter 1
Sections: GF_Nf RAL SCOPE
10.1a.Adminstratio,.
101 2.Purpose.
10,1.3.Function.
$ .10-I1.Administration.This title establishes the dutes°, \
thedepart ,f of development si e
Sec. 101-2.established 111h udepareneet OI development Legal Advertising Jerk
o prpmnttip the health,
safety,morals r convenience,order,prosperity and welfare of the
other
• and future inhabitants of Salt Lake City,including among
other things,the lessening of congestion in the streets or roads,
securing saafeley from fire a lid other dangers,pravidlugrrdnlmm»
lStandards
e nfiuenclllerddetlails of Om deesign,constructiaon,,altelrat on,, 'ore me this 15.th day of
tucupancy,tand maintenance of buildings,struc-
res,and con tal repair,ment Therein,providing adequate light
and air,classification of lend uses and distribution of land
development and utilization,protection Of the tax base,securing A.D. 19..78...
governmental expenditures,fostering the cliy's ' "
industrial,)bsand residential development, providing
residential rehabilitation,energy c0 yahoo programs,land
`,t
a uislt ion,relocation and general administrative services,
See.10.1.3.Funcil Tito department shall provide vented,
administrative services s l to sunervlce,coordinate,ad administer //((
activities thePlanning and zoning,Department Of Bml din
and Housing Services Redevelopment y' I
Agency, and boll perform all of the functions antl have all of the powers of and
` (erred on the Director f Department of Development
Services by the ordinances of Salt Lake City. Notary Public
Chapter 2
ORGANIZATION
Sections'
102-1.Department
10-2-2.Director ad assistants,
10.2-3.Duties of director.
102-4.Delegation by director.
102-5.Allnwnnces for exception to title.
1026.Personal liability.
10-2-2.Books,paper,equipment.
10,2.8 Services.
t
Sec.10-2-I.Department.There Is hereby established in the
De artmeDevelopmefnt 4elvrcoenelne and Development,supervision
a Department
Director of the Department of s to Development Services,hereafter
referred to asdirector,which department shall coordinate,
administrate, ueervise the ronowing depart meals,
Department of Building and Housing Services
Plaeg and Zoning
Pphllcl Property Redevelopment Agency
Sec.10-2-2.Director and assistants.The Board of stoners of Salt Lake City,u n the recommendation of the
m Comisslonnr of Public Plann ttoing and Develnnment, shall
employ a qualified director,and such other assistants and clerks
as the a of the work of the said Department of
Development Services may from time to time require at such
compensation and for such periods of time the Board of
COmmissim,ers may dmm proper.
Sec.102-3.Duties of director,The director shall maintain
public office hours necessary to efficiently administer the
provisions of this and related titles and amendments thereto and
shall erfgorm the following dillies:
the IaCftivVltlesofothe Departmencoordinate,
of Pli note and rZoning,rMe
Department of Building and Housing, the Redevelopment
Agency.a municipal agency of tee State of Utah organized
eorsuant to Sec.11-19-I et seq.of Utah Code Annotated,r1953,as
amended,within the policies of the Redevelopment Agency
Beard of Ditchers,tine Salt Lake CI1yy Planningg d zoning
Housingslon,Salt Lake City Board of Adlustment,S it Leke City
Housing
and)Exam A,met Board del Salt
mmiss onerss ofrSalt
Salt L akte Ciir an within d
the limitations
Code Annoy Eby the ordinances of
(2) Meet with various public and private g and
Individuals regarding complaints end plans for molar building
and develppntent prolacta and free effect of presort and future
building,housing.plenning.zoning,and redavelaoeeent rlmulre-
fp• tJss,,and solve emblems In accordence with established rules
andLake City B ard of Adlueltneni Meg Soil Lake Citvl laedfevelo-
Redevelop-
Meet Agency Board of Directors,the Sall Lake City Board of
Appeals and Examiners,the Salt Lake City Housing Advisory
and Appeals Board,and the Board of Commissioners.
in, revelop ana manage the functions and operational
wec(5 u Prepares regulars eporrtts ore1the Comt misoner of the
iitpansausmft aparentfie the
current
aactvydtto and
Development
Services.Including the Department of Building and Housing
Services,Planning and Zoning,and the Redevelopment Agency.
and summit It t0 the proper authority oraperoval.Oversee tone
x sMiture of funds budgeted for the department administered
by the director-
' (7)Perform other related duties as required.
deleggate all s4.of hiss powyers or dutiesation director.
lather Planning The )rector may
Director,the
Redevelopment
o a elg Serena aeotheDlir tor,the Director of Building and
Sac. to-a-n. Allowances for exception to title. Where
conditions are extremely adverse to full compliance whit tine
regulations of this anti related titles,the Dirac-tar of Development
Services may grant special permissionsein writing tbdevi eta from
Ole nt of the director
such deviation does noftureaovided that
onnun anit�ary or unsafe condition,
and further provided the deviation is submitted for review In
writing to the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City.
whenaactin.forie Cite liin good faith airector,or nd withouthis malice In tau+
discharge ofof his duties,shall not thereby render himself liable
for soy damnd he age this at may accrue relievedrtfretn eer,onis orsonal eeoee rty liabilitysa
result of any act required or by by reason of any act or omission In
Use discharge of his duties.
Sec.
such Instruments,books,paper,
equipment.
equipment shall
shad be
necessary for the p enrorma ice of the duties at the
member of the department.The director shall have charge and
ndtrol employed nhssdepartme tlandpapers,
sshall dand
li er Me sameeo hint used
successor In
0-2-Sr Services. The Department of Develoemani
Services,under the direction of a Director of Development
Services,shall erovide administration of laws,regulations,and
ruing zoning and subdivision control, land u
rules
l governing
housing services, including bidng inspection,
redevelopmnt actives.economic promotion and development,
co ital im rye planning assistance,and review,end
itizen perticipengls
SEPARAhaABIL
CBiL
ITY
sections:
la]1.$epaConflictin iv. _
see. 0,1. sap provisions.
rrnuilio The title shall
of a ectlMe
'validit est any hp provision thereof
re thisw which
shell not effect ace
without of a other parr thereof which can he given affect
without such 1 vend pact Conflicting parts.
sec. 1 or re men provisions..hemrestrictive
conflicting
'provisions or tsshalments occur.the most reatnnwe provisions
o e SECTION
a.shah rdinan.
r r SebTIDN a.This brtllnan<e shall take effect Jg days otter its
first publication.
by
Passed 1st
the Board b Commissioners,tale. of Salt Lake City,
!Uteri,this Ist day of November.1918.
TED L.WI SON
dyne
MILDRED V.HIGHAM Meyer
City
Recorder
BILL NO IN of 1998
Published November 8,1918 (A.-/8t
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